Jazz Improvisation on "Solar". Part 2, Scales and Sequences, Jazz Tutorial

Scales & Sequences: Jazz Improvisation on "Solar". Part 2, Jazz Tutorial, Includes score and exercises for improvisation on the song "Solar", by Miles Davis. To see download score and to view Jazz Piano Book go to: www.kenthewitt....

[@davidweiss8667]

Great playing, and great teaching. Thank you. And thank you for having a real piano that is actually in tune. I get tired of all the electric keyboard “piano” lessons on KZbin.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, even though I just started using an electronic piano in my videos, so that I could use OBS studio and be more in keeping w/ the "competition".

[@DaGooseLON]

I've learned so much from you and your videos. I just wanted to say thanks for all of the hard work you put into your videos. People really appreciate it. You have a lifetime of experience and your willingness to share your knowledge & wisdom with others free of charge is a gift that we really appreciate. You are making the world a better place for so many people. Watching you break down a song and sharing your thoughts about how you approach songs are so insightful. Thanks again for doing what you do. Swing Loose! Dave

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hey Dave. You hit the nail on the head. Your words are gold to me. But really I want to reach people on a higher level than just jazz music. I wish I knew how to do that, because I believe that I have more to give than just this Can you offer me some help?

[@tjbuege]

Kent, fantastic! Your presentation on improvisation made a lot of sense. I love the quote “there are no mistakes. If you play a wrong note, play it again!” That’s exactly what I strive to do in my own performances. Of course it helps to know your scales and theory in order to turn those “mistakes” into inspiration. Keep the videos coming!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, Tim. That shows good ingenuity, to just make a new line out of a presumed mistake. I'm glad I was able to illustrate an example of that. Keep in touch!

[@paxwallacejazz]

You're having too much fun I've called the Jazz police. Kent this is as nice a solo on Solar as I've heard go man go.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the great compliment. I will admit that there's more fun and freedom playing with a backing band and a good bassist and drummer, and these are samples of actual players. The drummer is excellent Canadian drummer Terry Clark, who I played with a few times in New Haven years ago.

[@JudyK1]

Best rendition of Solar I've ever heard--such a great solo! The second best rendition I've ever heard is part one of this. I've listened to this many times.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment and support, Judy! Much appreciated!

[@philippederome2434]

watch the one done by a younger Keith Jarrett as shown in his recent interview on KZbin with Rick Beato.

[@JudyK1]

Such a great solo!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool comment!...thanks!

[@GME17i]

Really enjoyed this Kent and also I really like this format with the keyboard at the bottom and you at the top ! I play “ Solar “ but naturally NOTHING like this ! I feel very inspired after listening and watching you. Loved your story about the lady and her quotes. 😊 As always, thank you so much 😊

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much, Corinne...I always appreciate your comments and that you always keep in touch!

[@MRuthMcCants]

Thank so much, Kent, for such wonderful material, and your clear way of teaching. I came upon your channel a bit ago, and have been taking your suggestions on the tunes you present. I just went to your site, and what an array of material!!!. I really appreciate your generosity in both offering your videos, and the tunes you share for download. So much joy here. Yes! bringing my improvisation together is on my plate!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Ruth, I wish you all the best with your music. I appreciate your compliments and I'm happy to give these things away freely. I receive back more then I give, that's just how a perfect universe works. Blessings!

[@MRuthMcCants]

Hi Kent. Appreciating your supportive thoughts and encouragement on moving toward the player I want to be. Yes, the universe is always on time.

[@emblemcc]

I have nothing more to say than that I enjoy your videos since I first find you. Many thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me...keep watching and I'll keep going!

[@magnusbangolsen2765]

nice to see you have a technics 1210, if the jazz gigs are not making enough money you can always start a dj career. Great video as always.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow yes...the DJ's have put a lot of musicians out of work. We need a GI Bill for musicians.

[@JudyK1]

Wow! And, thank you for this terrific download.😀

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks again for the comments1

[@twinturbohenry]

Full on genius!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Awesome, thanks!

[@leonleon3773]

thank you very much kent great video as always & thanks for the sheets

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@iadavaia]

Another good quote... Clark Terry on learning how to improvise: Imitate, assimilate, innovate!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Clark's a great player, and I had the opportunity to play with him once. I tell the story of playing w/ him in front of one of my vids. Thanks for writing!

[@MyArmHurtsBad]

This is fantastic! Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the compliment!!

[@digsjazzalot6022]

I really like the Bill Evans-ish harmonic ideas at 4:16.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for recognizing that connection with Bill Evans. (I first heard him live at the Vanguard when I was 18). That's a pattern of 3 against four which Bill Evans uses a lot and I talked about that in the video. Improvisation is not planned, usually, so I was surprise when I listened back and realized I had done that.

[@Ndo01]

Love it!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@nirvana12360]

Hey. Amazing videos. Learning so much from these. However, I can't seem to find the print outs on your website that feature in this video. Thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment. That score is on my website now. If you can't find it, just write to my email.

[@IlarioSchanzer]

WooooW .....SUPER !!!! LIKE ♥

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, ILARIO. Great to hear from you again!!

[@anac1996]

Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That was a good year!

[@JudyK1]

Hi Kent, wondering if you composed the song that you're playing at the beginning of this video. Whomever it was, I love it!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I wish. That's called "Everything I love"...by Cole Porter. That's from my trio album... Time On My Hands available on CD Baby.

[@pouljazzklarinetsax5605]

fine!!!! please make a video, .softly morning sunrise ..?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I recorded that song with a singer and I added a string section. Write to me if you'd like a sample.

[@brucejeric6701]

Thanks Kent!!! Us cats really enjoy and learn so much from you!!! Do you have anything written out on solar? I didn’t see in downloads or my book. Or is chapter 24 basically your study guide to improv ideas for solar etc?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Bruce, There's a score for Solar up on my website now. Thanks for writing!

[@zacelectrostep4558]

Hey, Kent. Where do you find the drum/bass tracks that you're jamming over? I would like some to practice with myself.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I created this one myself on Band in a Box. It's a complicated program for me, but you can write the arrangement the way you want it. I have a ways to go before I'll be content with it. There's actually lots of backing tracks free on KZbin...just google the song and backing track.

[@zacelectrostep4558]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Gotcha. Thanks!

[@danielbarry5547]

Do a negative harmony or 6th diminished version of this tune! Um soo untraditional lol

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You got me on that one. I know what you're referring to, but it would occur to me to use those techniques in this video. Thanks for the left turn!

[@danielbarry5547]

@@KentHewittpiano88 no prob those concepts hit my mind with every tune that I study....!

[@brucejeric6701]

Hi Kent. Sorry to bother you but I don’t know how to get to your web site. I just learned that if I press on that little circle with a picture of you in it, then home page, videos, playlist, etc. pops up. I’m horrible with this young people’s technology.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Bruce, that takes you to my KZbin channel page. You can get to anyone's website by just typing their name in the Google search box. Here's mine: www.kenthewitt.com/

[@johnnyblue1101]

What is the RH pattern of the intro in your first version of Solar (the one preceded by “”Summertime”). Thanks.